Experience the thrill of Tokyo Drift in this free racing game on Steam, inspired by Initial D.

After a year dominated by kart racing, the spotlight is shifting back to traditional racing games, with exciting titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer on the way. But if you’re eager to hit the tracks now, there’s a free racing game on Steam that can satisfy your need for speed.

Initial Drift Online takes players to Japan, where you can drift through stunning mountain passes reminiscent of the Initial D manga series. This multiplayer experience lets you race against others in a semi-open world, featuring iconic locations like Irohazaka, Mt. Haruna, and Mt. Akagi. Just like Takumi from Initial D, you can also make tofu deliveries in the game to earn cash for new customizable vehicles.

You have the option to race in either third-person or first-person view, and Initial Drift Online boasts “realistic but dynamic physics” for an authentic drifting experience. The game also features Eurobeat and Phonk playlists, a day/night cycle, global leaderboards, and player chat.

Launched in 2023, Initial Drift Online has received mostly positive feedback from over 800 players, though recent reviews have been more varied.

If you’re interested in experiencing the racing action of Initial Drift Online, you can grab it on Steam for free until Sunday, January 18.